Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Statewide (S) Nonprofit Security Grants for Organizations Located Outside of Cook County
Limited submissionForecasted
The IEMA-OHS Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds security and cybersecurity enhancements for at-risk nonprofits located outside of Cook County, Illinois.
Funder: Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA-OHS)
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027: Application deadline to State Administrative Agency (SAA) for nonprofits (projected) | July 2027: Federal (FEMA) application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per site, up to 3 sites per nonprofit, max $600,000 per state; 36-month project period; $150M nationally (NSGP-S).
Summary: Supports eligible nonprofits outside Cook County, IL, with funding for security enhancements to protect against terrorist threats.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
This program, administered by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), provides federal funding to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located outside of Cook County, Illinois, that are at high risk of terrorist attacks. The funding supports target-hardening activities, including the purchase and installation of security equipment, cybersecurity enhancements, contracted security personnel, and related planning, training, and management activities. The aim is to enhance the physical and cybersecurity of nonprofit facilities and integrate their preparedness with broader state and local security efforts.
